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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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